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Ultimate High-Protein Cheeseburger Bowl: 25-Minute Low-Carb Meal Prep Favorite

Close-up of a high-protein cheeseburger bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheese sauce, red onion, pickles, and cherry tomatoes.
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Get all the satisfying flavor of a classic cheeseburger without the bun! This easy deconstructed burger recipe is packed with seasoned ground beef, sharp cheese, and a tangy homemade burger sauce. It is a high protein lunch idea perfect for low carb dinner or quick weeknight bowl recipes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb lean ground beef (85/15 recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup dill pickle slices
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • Optional Toppings: 4 slices cooked bacon, 1 avocado sliced
  • For the Tangy Burger Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tangy Burger Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, relish, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Break the meat apart with a spoon and cook until fully browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Melt the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the cooked beef. Cover the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey.
  4. Assemble the Bowls: Divide the shredded lettuce among four serving bowls. Spoon the cheesy ground beef mixture over the lettuce base in each bowl.
  5. Add Toppings: Arrange the tomatoes, pickle slices, and red onion evenly over the beef in each bowl. If using, add bacon pieces and avocado slices.
  6. Serve: Drizzle a generous amount of the homemade Tangy Burger Sauce over the top of each bowl. Serve immediately for a satisfying low carb lunch idea or weeknight dinner.

Notes

  • For meal prep burger bowls recipe success, store the cooked beef mixture, lettuce, and sauce separately. Assemble just before eating to keep the lettuce crisp.
  • Swap ground beef for ground turkey or ground chicken to make a lighter, high protein beef bowls variation.
  • This recipe yields approximately 30 grams of protein per serving, making it a fantastic high protein meal prep favorite.

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